Propp Douglas A, Krubert Christopher, Sasson Andres
Department of Emergency Medicine, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL 60068, USA.
Am J Emerg Med. 2003 Jan;21(1):55-60. doi: 10.1053/ajem.2003.50024.
Although the principles of healthcare economics are not usually part of the fundamental education of emergency physicians, an understanding of these elements will enhance our ability to contribute to improved health-care value. This article introduces the practical aspects of microeconomics, insurance, the supply-and-demand relationship, competition, and costs as they affect the practice of medicine on a daily basis. Being cognizant of how these elements create a dynamic interplay in the health-care industry will allow physicians to better understand the expanded role they need to assume in the ongoing cost and quality debate.
尽管医疗保健经济学原理通常并非急诊医生基础教育的一部分，但理解这些要素将增强我们为提高医疗保健价值做出贡献的能力。本文介绍微观经济学、保险、供求关系、竞争和成本等实际方面，因为它们每天都在影响医疗实践。认识到这些要素如何在医疗保健行业中产生动态相互作用，将使医生能够更好地理解他们在持续的成本和质量辩论中需要承担的扩大作用。
